Water scheduled to be shut off Thursday night

Published: Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 09:57 PM.

Hubbard said those areas are receiving seven new valves as a part of the $5.1 million water improvement project.

Residents of those areas will continue to experience water disruptions and boil water advisories, he said.

“We apologize for these interruptions. … Once this project is completed the water service to the city and fire protection of the city will be a lot better.”

As far as objective improvements, Hubbard listed increased water pressure, elimination of ductile iron lines that will lead to clearer water, and water hydrant installations. The installation of fire hydrants means lower insurance rates for residents, he added.

The project is expected to be completed by September.

Mexico Beach residents may visit mexicobeachgov.com for water system project updates.

MEXICO BEACH — A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for the next three days for all of Mexico Beach after the city’s water was scheduled to be turned off Thursday night.

The city’s water treatment plant was scheduled to shut down at 11 p.m. while a 10-inch valve on the city’s main distribution line was instilled. The line provides water to the entire city.

“It’s unfortunate that these interruptions have to occur,” said Chris Hubbard, city administrator of Mexico Beach.

The installation was expected to take two to three hours and the water was to be shut off in all of Mexico Beach, the release said.

“We are building a whole new water treatment facility and we’re replacing two-thirds of the water lines in the entire city. This is just one of those things that have to happen while they install the 10-inch gate valve in the distribution line,” Hubbard said.

Residents should adhere to the boil water advisory through Sunday, according to the release.

The city issued a precautionary boil water notice Tuesday that informed some residents they should expect interruptions in water service indefinitely. The affected areas were along 15th Street from Wysong Avenue to County 386, as well as the following streets north of Georgia Avenue: Arizona Drive, California Drive and Texas Drive.

Hubbard said those areas are receiving seven new valves as a part of the $5.1 million water improvement project.

Residents of those areas will continue to experience water disruptions and boil water advisories, he said.

“We apologize for these interruptions. … Once this project is completed the water service to the city and fire protection of the city will be a lot better.”

As far as objective improvements, Hubbard listed increased water pressure, elimination of ductile iron lines that will lead to clearer water, and water hydrant installations. The installation of fire hydrants means lower insurance rates for residents, he added.

The project is expected to be completed by September.

Mexico Beach residents may visit mexicobeachgov.com for water system project updates.

Water should be boiled for at least one minute to be considered safe and free of bacteria, the advisory stated. Elderly, infants or any person that may have an immunity deficiency should take special precautions when bathing.